Whether preparing for a house of ghosts and goblins, or making scary school snacks, Halloween treats should be both fun and frightening.

For the best Halloween party, let the children do the work. Decorating with bright frostings and mixing up a glowing green punch, they'll be proud of their spooky spread.

Scary sandwiches, painted with ghosts and ghouls, make a quick and spirited dinner before a night of trick-or-treating.

Go from everyday to eerie with this twist on breadsticks.1 can (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticksSliced almondsRed food coloringPrepare breadsticks according to package directions.Dip sliced almonds into food color. Press an almond into one end of each breadstick to resemble a fingernail.Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Bake and serve.

Let us give you a hand with that Halloween punch! A frozen, neon purple hand, that is. The star ingredient in this punch not only looks hauntingly real — it also keeps the punch cool for all your boys and ghouls.

1½ cups water4 to 5 drops neon purple food coloringClear plastic gloveTo make the hand, just mix water with 4 to 5 drops of food color. Pour into a clear, plastic glove and secure with a rubber band or twist-tie. Freeze until solid.

1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed¼ teaspoon neon green food colorJust before serving, mix soda, lemonade concentrate and ¼ teaspoon food color in a clear bowl. Add the frozen hand and serve.

This recipe is a fun, easy way to get the kids involved in Halloween creativity.Blue and neon yellow food color1 can (16 ounces) prepared white frosting1½ cups flaked coconutSnack cakes (oval-shaped)Prepared chocolate frostingCookies (oval-shaped)Chocolate cookie crumbsMix 3 drops each blue and neon yellow food color into 1 can prepared white frosting. Shake coconut in a plastic bag with 6 drops each blue and neon yellow food color until well coated.Cover snack cakes with the green frosting, and sprinkle with green coconut for a grass-like finish.To make tombstones, use chocolate frosting to write "R.I.P." on oval-shaped sandwich cookies. Place a cookie onto the end of each cake.Serve on a bed of chocolate cookie crumb dirt.

It's easy to get all caught up in these cupcakes.1 package yellow cake mix batter, prepared according to package directionsRed food coloringYellow food coloringNeon purple food coloring½ cup prepared white frosting½ cup prepared chocolate frostingPrepare cake batter according to package directions. Add 24 drops each red and yellow food color to the batter.Bake as directed for cupcakes. Mix 5 drops neon purple food color into ½ cup prepared white frosting and frost the cooled cupcakes.Place ½ cup chocolate frosting in a small plastic bag. Snip off a tiny corner of the bag and squeeze three or more concentric circles onto cupcakes.Using a toothpick or wooden skewer, draw lines out from the center circle to the edge, creating a spider web look.

Turn lunchtime or anytime into a frightful feast with these spooky sandwiches!Neon food colorsMilkWhite bread slicesMix 2 drops food color with 2 tablespoons milk. Use separate cups for each color.Use the color mixtures to paint white bread slices with the haunted characters. Lightly toast each slice to help the paint dry.Finally, make your favorite sandwiches and enjoy.